Middle East Cafe – Page 11 – Lollipop Magazine

Bile – with Cop Shoot Cop at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

That hybrid of industrial and metal that’s become so popular these days. They’re good at it, but the songs did seem to blend into each other after a while.

Beck – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

Rhythm and chemistry run amuck. Words like “tight” and “powerful” are useless – it was pure melée, engineered by a great sound man.

Astroboy – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s – Review

November 1, 1994

“Seraphim,” is just different enough and catchy enough to really stand out. I missed their set, but some said they were the best surprise of the night.

Transition – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Although they originate from the Bay Area, Transition professes not to fit into the San Fran thing musically, and are happy to be out and about.

Slughog – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Twin bassists/vocalists up front screaming out in alternate turn, funhouse songs that slam, and a guitarist whose facial expressions are a show in themselves.

Shudder to Think – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Shudder to Think was the spotlight attraction at an invitation-only gala sponsored by Calvin Klein and Rums of Puerto Rico, and presented by Interview Magazine.

Inhale Mary – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

There is a potent sincerity to the angst-ridden music. They are able to breathe new life into the overworked power-grunge format.

Greg Ginn – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

He even did a few Black Flag tunes. “Depression,” for one, a song I never thought I’d hear live. Damn, that made my year.

Jennifer Trynin – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Grind, Sextiles at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Jennifer Trynin played tight and fast. Jennifer broke into some funky riffs and strange chords with lots of distortion tricks. She’s got a low, strong voice.

Grind – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Jennifer Trynin, Sextiles at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Not clean or intricate but powerful and catchy. A powerful if uncomplicated noise. Deserving of the headliner’s slot.